This compelling memoir provides unique perspectives on living with Alzheimer’s. Hob and Olivia Hoblitzelle, with their shared background in psychology and meditation, were determined to approach his illness consciously – to see it as an opportunity for growth and deepening in love. Remarkably, they were able to bring a unique combination of wisdom and humor to one of life’s greatest challenges.

“There is not much we can do about aging or Alzheimer's, but, as Olivia Hoblitzelle reveals here, accepting the condition in which we find ourselves can be a far more positive approach in the long run.”

— His Holiness, The Dalai Lama

“This moving story, a vision of love in the thick of crisis and loss, will move and enchant you....Beyond inspiring.”

— Dan GolemanAuthor, Emotional Intelligence

“After thirty years of practice in this field, Ten Thousand Joys & Ten Thousand Sorrows changed the way I think about Alzheimer's disease.”

"Hoblitzelle explores the ways that readers can nourish their inner lives...[and] stresses the reflective nature of the aging process. [This] heartfelt book invites inspiring reflections on finding beauty in aging, facing death with dignity, and rejoicing in earthly blessings.